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The first time I grew a beard, I was a ranch hand at a farm
Festival is this weekend. Those creative class folks we’ve all
overlooking the Pacific Ocean right outside Santa Cruz,
talked about fill up our sidewalks and our restaurants.
California. I cared for 12 Arabian horses, 5 llamas, 4 mules,
Suddenly, the picture of Downtown many of us have had for
six sheep and a herd of Great Danes. While it wasn’t the
so long, becomes real. The sponsors, the volunteers and
highest paying job I’ve ever had, it may have very well been
the board of directors deserve a huge thank you from all of
the coolest, and a beard just seemed like the thing to do.
us for putting this festival on. They work all year long for one
I’ve had one on and off ever since. So when we decided to
weekend and have put together a fine film selection this
do a beard issue, I didn’t want to do it in “No Shave
year. And if you’ve noticed the recent moviemaking that has
November” when every pair of Khaki’s decides to try a
been happening in Macon since the first Film Fest nine
beard for 30 days. I wanted to do it near the end of winter,
years ago, well that’s not a coincidence. If you haven’t
long after the treasured Christmas family photos, when only
bought a ticket, get one. If you are trying to decide which
the committed beardsmen were still here. I think we got a
one to get, make it a VIP Pass. Or just donate to the cause.
great sample of some fine facial foliage, and thanks to all the
Either way show your support for the festival by showing
fellas that took part.
your face. You’ll be glad you did.
We know we missed some, Alex Scarborough, the beautiful bearded drummer from Jubee and the Morning after, now resides in Athens, and that “Bruiser Guy” from the band taped fist, we caught you too late. Jared Wright refused to allow us to take his photo because he believes Camera’s can steal your soul. You get the idea, we just don’t have room for every dude with facial hair and spring is near. Speaking of spring, it’s my favorite time of year. It’s almost turkey season, and the Macon Film
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Leading paint manufacturer, Benjamin Moore, will begin work to revitalize Macon’s Second Street as part of its Main Street Matters program. Macon is the one of 20 communities across North America to launch the project. Mayor Robert Reichert and local dignitaries participated in a kickoff event on Monday, Feb. 24th to start the painting and recognize Macon for its efforts to bring the program to their town.
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IN MY HEAD... Ripped from the journal of a suspected serial killer 2.27
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n the months before their deaths, relatives say Mildred and Jewel Cleveland had struggled living in the same house with Mildred's grown son, Jason Howard. Jobless and socially withdrawn, Howard was a disturbed man who had been committed to a mental institution for schizophrenia following his arrest for robbing a bank. Police think that after JASON HOWARD Arrested 4/13/2009 killing and burying the Clevelands, 4 Cts Felony Murder Jason Howard continued to live in the house. He paid bills, cared for the family pets, and even took a trip to the family's vacation home. With the aid of cadaver dogs, Liberty County police found the bodies of Jewel and Mildred Cleveland wrapped in tarps and buried in a barn on June 15, 2004. An autopsy later confirmed that both had been shot in the head and that Mildred had been beaten first. In his own words from a November 1994 note, Howard explained: Let it be known that I, Jason M. Howard, can be extremely paranoid, therefore as a fugitive I will not only be carrying firearms but explosives as well...I'm not dangerous until I am crossed or cornered, so stay away. Keep away and don't blame me for a dead tactical team. For the next several years, Howard would live in the woods in Macon Georgia, in a camp he constructed out of camouflage tarps and tents and everything else he could find. He was featured on America’s Most Wanted during those years, though he would elude arrest until 2009, when Macon Police found him breaking into a rental car. Some months later, a friend of the 11th Hour, and a cross country runner, came across Howard’s camp in the woods. In it three journals were found. What follows is a page of one of these journals, the first in a series of pages that look inside the head of a suspected killer.
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BLUESMAN GUY DAVIS AT THE HISTORIC DOUGLASS THEATRE 7:30pm. tickets $15. Guy's new album, "Juba dance", is now out in North America! As 2014 starts, according to the Roots Music Report, the album has been in the top 5 of the charts for 14 weeks and has been nominated for Best Acoustic Blues Album by the Blues Foundation! His album, Legacy, was picked as one of the Best CDs of the Year by National Public Radio (NPR), and the lead track on it, “Uncle Tom’s Dead” was chosen as one of the Best Songs of the Year.
FRIDAY
2.28 CORKS & CANVAS 7-9:30PM. Join artist Micah as he leads you step by step to paint this 11x14 acrylic painting of a colorful peacock. $25 Price includes all supplies. BYOB. The 567 Center for Renewal MONSTER JAM AT THE MACON CENTREPLEX ARENA Monster Jam starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, tenthousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. The 2014 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, largerthan-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Tickets on sale now! Adults: $22, $27, $32; Children: $12 and $32. Two shows March 1st at 2pm and 7:30pm.
Blues Troubador Guy Davis takes the stage at Historic Douglass Theatre The cover of Guy Davis' 2013 release to anybody." Juba Dance appears a bit surreal, maybe He will share the microphone with his even edging the Salvador Dali treatment. longtime collaborator, Fabrizio Poggi, Gone are the stereotypical portraits comanother harmonica virtuoso, who together mon to most blues-based promotions, with Davis reinvents the quintessential where the musician cradles a guitar or blues combo, the guitarist-vocalist paired banjo in his hardworking hands. Instead, with a mouth harpist, the musical tandem the cover features a well-travelled minted by the legendary bluesmen Sonny acoustic guitar with a pair of bare feet Terry and Brownie McGhee. protruding from its bottom--yes, a bigIt is indeed a rich, inspired relationship. foot guitar. The pair met nearly a decade ago in Italy, From the ordinary perspective, it is where Poggi, who fronts his own band, an unexpected twist. But obviously not Chicken Mambo, produced several of for Guy Davis--blues troubadour, masterDavis' recordings. Poggi, a bespectacled, ful acoustic and banjo strummer, and, cap-wearing musician, is the physical foil let's not forget, harmonica player. He has to the brawnier Davis, who often sports a THE DETAILS: racked up a string of awards, chart-topfedora onstage. Considered one of Bluesman Guy Davis with harmonica ping recordings as well as an internationEurope's leading blues musicians and player Fabrizio Poggi. al following in a career steeped in the scholars, Poggi even won high praise from Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 PM. Tickets: $15 quirky, iconoclastic, soulful idiom called actor-musician Dan Aykroyd. (Remember Historic Douglass Theatre, Tel 742-2000 the blues. the harmonica playing Elwood Blues from Davis--the only son of one of African the pop film hit The Blues Brothers.) American culture's First Families, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee--makes Together, Davis and Poggi perform on Juba Dance, which his Macon debut Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Douglass Theatre. demonstrated a strong footing in Roots Music Report, the bible of In a sense, he cannot wait to arrive. "The stage is my preferAmerican blues music, where the CD has enjoyed a 14-week run ence," Davis said, striking a contrast with his many recording projas a top charter. Furthermore, Juba Dance has been nominated for ects. "This is something that I was meant to be. I love performa 2014 Blues Music Award in the best acoustic album of the year ance. I like being in front of people. As a musician, I use songs to category; and Davis is up for best acoustic artist award. Don’t relate stories, so eye contact is important. In a studio, you are miss this incredible show. looking at bare walls with foam rubber on them. You aren't singing - KEN ROLLINS
Culture Calendar “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE March 12 and 13th 7pm GrandMacon.com
SATURDAY
3.01 THINK PINK CAR PAINTING ACME PAINT ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE Join Cherry Blossom Festival lovers for our annual Think Pink Kick-Off to get in the cherry blossom spirit. Have your car painted by famous Macon blossom painter, Peggy Whyte! Meet Petals, the Festival mascot, enjoy delicious food, fun, and meet our Cherry Blossom Festival Royalty.
ONGOING arts
Free classes at PeachMac of Macon You have just purchased the coolest, newest, greatest device Apple has ever created. Learn how to maximize your iPad’s capabilities, learn all about your Mac, and explore iCloud. Free classes thru September. To register call 478.257.6310 or Visit PeachMac.com. Click on Workshops, scroll down and select the workshop you’d like to attend! Middle Georgia Art Association: Free and open to the public. Gallery open Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside. Macon Arts Gallery The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free. For more info call 478.743.6940. 486 First St. Quilts, Textiles & Fibers Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences January 14 through May 18, 2014. Quilts, Textiles & Fibers is a threegallery exhibition contrasting the traditional art of quilt making with modern textiles and fiber arts. Dozens of traditional geometric quilts from the Museum’s Permanent and Education Collections and more will be on display. Also featured will be the free motion embroidery textile work of UGA Assistant Professor Jennifer Crenshaw, plus a large-scale contemporary installation by nationally recognized fiber artist Judy Bales and the folk art story-telling quilts of local favorite Wini McQueen. $10 for adults, $5 children 17 and under. 4182 Forsyth Road Open gallery exhibits at Contemporary Arts Exchange. Resident and guest artist exhibits every First Friday, 7 - 10 p.m. MySpace.com/CAEMacon. 2nd Floor, 590 Mulberry St.
ongoing
Rock & Roll Stroll - a 2 1/2 hour guided walk through the Intown Historic residential and business district, this tour includes stories about and stops at some of the crash pads, offices and venues where Macon's music icons lived, worked and played. Every Second Saturday of the Month at 10 am. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations required at rockcandytours@gmail.com or 478-955-5997.
farmer’s markets
Wesleyan Market every second Saturday 9am - 1pm. Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public.
MACON POPS WITH JODEE MESSINA Country artist JoDee Messina joins the Macon Popsin concert on Saturday, March 1, for the final performance in its inaugural concert season. Messina will perform hits and songs from her most recent album, My Time, Our Music, along with the 40-piece pops orchestra. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets range from $10 balcony seats to tables of 8 for $50. For tickets call (478) 722-9909 x.106.
TUESDAY
3.04 MARDI GRAS IN MERCER VILLAGE The College Hill Corridor transforms into the French Corridor with Mardi Gras in Mercer Village on Tuesday, March 4, featuring a full day of Fat Tuesday Festivities. 5 Village restaurants become pop-up New Orleans style cafes serving favorites like Andouille Sausage, Crawfish, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Po-Boys, Beignets and Hurricanes. The celebration starts
at lunch and goes through the evening. At 7 p.m. participate in the official Mardi Gras Krewe parade that will include local krewes and plenty of family-friendly bead tossing.Krewe Parade starts at 6pm. FREE EVENT!
FRIDAY
3.07 SIP, SEE AND SHOP IN PINK AT ART ON THE AVENUE, INGLESIDE VILLAGE 5 7:30pm. Enjoy shopping in the Cherry Blossom Souvenir Shop while sipping on a Cherry Blossom Festival signature cocktail, The Carolyn. There will be food sampling from local restaurants and opportunities to purchase the Official Cherry Blossom Festival artwork and pin. Take advantage of a special discount on this day only! 2368 Ingleside Avenue HISTORIC MACON DESIGN, WINE AND DINE FESTIVAL We are thrilled to bring in nationally recognized chefs, authors, designers and visual artists for the Spring 2014 event on March 7th and 8th. This event will be a two-day exhibition of in-depth conversations and demon-
strations from decorative and culinary arts experts. Hosted by Mark Ballard and all events will take place at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Presenters include Jennifer Boles, Elizabeth Dowling, Sara Foster, Andy Husbands, Annette Joseph, Tim McNally, Susan Sully, Thomas Sully and Tommy Townsend. They will discuss an array of topics that will include architecture, blogging, catering, cooking, decorative art, distributing legal moonshine, history of design, interior design, journalism, and wine competitions, just to name a few.Reservations will be paid at the door, $10 per person per session.
SATURDAY
3.08 UNDY 5000 5K RACE Wesleyan College. The UNDY 5000 is a family-friendly 5K run/walk that was created by the Colon Cancer Alliance. It’s unique because participants are encouraged to wear “undies” over their outfits to bring attention to the area affected by colon cancer. For online registration, team building, and fundraising visit undy5000.org and select Macon as your race location.
Mulberry Market every Wednesday. 4:30-7pm. Find a variety of all things fresh and local, from honey to breads, seasonal vegetables to grass-fed beef.
museum hours
Museum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. $5 - $10. Free for Bibb Co. residents the first Sunday of each month. 478-477-3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd. Tubman African American Museum Tuesday-Friday 9am – 5pm Sat – 11-5pm $8general admission $6 for seniors/students/military $4children The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon. This houseturned-museum was where members of the Allman Brothers Band, their roadies, friends and families lived between 1970 and 1973.Call for hours. 741.5551. 2321 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame TuesdaySaturday, 9am-5pm (admission $8 for adults; $6 college students, & military; $3.50 children). The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4.
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The four-day Macon Film Festival was named one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world by Moviemaker Magazine. The festival includes screenings independent films that you can’t see in any other theatres, including short and long format narratives (like you see at regular movie theatres) and documentaries. Screenings are held at three venues located within three blocks in downtown Macon: Cox Capitol Theatre, the Douglass Theatre and The 567 Center. Filmmaking workshops, networking events and legendary after-parties combine to make this an event that draws audiences and artists from around the globe. Purchase tickets at MaconFilmFestival.com. Tickets are $8 for one-block screenings, $25 for one-day passes; $50 for Screening passes, valid all four days; and $100 for All-Access passes that include admission to all screenings and after-parties. Purchase tickets online at MaconFilmFestival.com. Tickets, programs and merchandise will be available at Macon Film Festival headquarters located at 567 Cherry St.
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Macon Film Festival Special Guest Matthew Modine, March 1 Film and television actor Matthew Modine, will be a special guest at the ninth annual festival, which will be held Feb. 27 – March 2, 2014. Mr. Modine will headline the Special Screening of Birdy, which won the Grand Prize of the Jury at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, on Saturday, March 1, at the Cox Capitol Theatre, located at 382 Second St. In the film that was directed by Alan Parker, Mr. Modine plays the title character who, along with co-star Nicholas Cage, is plucked from an idyllic suburban life and sent to Vietnam during the war. The special screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Modine will also be a featured guest at the Art Matters Film Symposium, an official festival event, on Saturday, March 1, at 5:30 p.m. at The 567 Center for Renewal, located at 533 Cherry St. “It's Birdy's 30th anniversary and I’m excited to bring it to Macon," said Modine. “It's been 30 years since BIRDY won the Gran Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival. Birdy is a masterpiece of director Alan Parker's (Fame, Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express) with an amazing score by Peter Gabriel (Genesis)." “We are extremely excited to welcome Matthew
to be a part of the 2014 Macon Film Festival,” said Festival president, Terrell Sandefur. “We have been pursuing him for four years and it is awesome to see this come to fruition.” Mr. Modine has family in Macon and he became a part of Georgia filmmaking history when he starred in Fluke which was filmed in Atlanta in the 1990’s. Matthew Modine has been called "one of the best, most adaptable film actors of his generation" by legendary New York Times film critic Vincent Canby. Mr. Modine has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and he was part of the cast of Robert Altman’s Short Cuts, which was presented a Special Award at the 1994 Golden Globe Awards ceremony. He is perhaps best known for his role as Private Joker, the central character of Stanley Kubrick's 1987 war movie Full Metal Jacket. Mr. Modine’s work in Alan Rudoplph’s film, Equinox, helped to earn the film four Independent Spirit Award nominations including Best Film and Best Actor. In 2012, Mr. Modine starred in The Dark Knight Rises, Family Weekend and Girl in Progress opposite Eva Mendes.
AFTER PARTIES $100 All-Access Pass Required for entry. You must be 21 or over to enter. Shuttle stops at 2am. Admission February 27 – March 2, 2014 for priority seating at all Screenings AND Special Screenings AND the Awards Ceremony. All Access Passes also include admission to After Parties. Passes do not guarantee admission to any screening. This is the best way to FEST!!! Thursday, Feb 27. Downtown Grill, 562 Mulberry Street Lane. Catering by The Downtown Grill. 10:30p until 2a. Friday, Feb 28. The old Karsten Denson Building, 536 Third Street. Soul Food Buffet by Good-To-Go Catering. Special performance by Jim Avett. 10:30p until 2a. Saturday, March 1. The SoChi Gallery, 534 Second Street. Breakfast buffet by Good-To-Go Catering. DJ & Karaoke. Special performance by Christopher Núñez 10:30p until 2a. Sunday, March 2. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street. Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen. Shuttle stops at Midnight.
Film Fest Special Screenings All Special Screenings will be held at the Cox Capitol Theatre THURSDAY, FEB. 27 - “MUSCLE SHOALS” The ninth annual Macon Film Festival will begin with a special screening of Muscle Shoals, a documentary about the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama that spawned some of the greatest records of all time. The film, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, features interviews with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Percy Sledge, Gregg Allman, Clarence Carter, Alicia Keys, Bono and many others. Director Greg Camalier, a Special Guest of the Festival, will participate in Q&A following the screening. Muscle Shoals will screen at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.27, at the Cox Capitol Theatre, located at 382 Second St. The film’s director, Greg Camalier said, "It is such a honor to be screening 'Muscle Shoals' in Macon at the Macon Film Festival. Macon is a musical cousin to Muscle Shoals and home to so much of America's indelible music." Muscle Shoals was a 2013 Sundance hit, was one of 21 films chosen for Sundance London & the 2013 Hot Docs Audience Award winner. Muscle Shoals is being distributed theatrically by Magnolia Pictures with TV distribution by PBS in 2014. FRIDAY, FEB. 28 - “BROTHER’S KEEPER” Brother’s Keeper’ and Director TJ Amato Headline Friday Night, Family Friendly Special Screening at Ninth Annual Macon Film Festival – Director T.J. Amato will be a Special Guest at the ninth annual Macon Film Festival, which features a Special Screening of his film, Brother’s Keeper, which won Best Feature Drama at the 2012 International Family Film Festival. Mr. Amato will participate in Q&A following the screening. The Special Screening of Brother’s Keeper will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Cox Capitol Theatre, located at 382 Second St. Set in rural Georgia in the 1950’s, Brother’s Keeper is the story of orphaned twins who are victims of small town politics. Their lives are changed and their faith is tested by this twist of fate that explores revenge and forgiveness. Audiences will recognize cast members Travis Tritt and character actor Ray Wise, known for his roles in dozens of films and TV series including Mad Men, 24, Twin Peaks and RoboCop. “This thought provoking film is great for teens and adults alike,” said Festival president Terrell Sandefur. “We are happy to offer family-friendly programming that keeps with festival standards and our mission.” SATURDAY, MARCH 1 - “BIRDY” Saturday night, March 1, actor Matthew Modine will attend the screening of Birdy, which won the Grand Prize of the Jury at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. Modine, who plays the title role in the film, will participate in Q&A with the audience following the 7:30 p.m. screening. he will also be a featured guest at the Art Matters Film Symposium, an official festival event, on Sunday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m. at The 567 Center for Renewal, located at 533 Cherry St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2 “NEBRASKA” The ninth annual Macon Film Festival will close with a Special Screening of Nebraska, a film starring Bruce Dern, which is currently nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Motion Picture of the Year. The Special Screening will be held at the Cox Capitol Theatre, followed by an after-party and live broadcast of the Academy Awards on the big screen. The Special Screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the Cox Capitol Theatre, located at 382 Second St. All-Access passes are required in order to attend after-parties. Nebraska features Bruce Dern as an aging, alcoholic father who travels from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son, played by Will Forte, so that he can claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. Alexander Payne, who directed the award-winning independent films, Sideways and The Descendants, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing for Nebraska. Dern, who was awarded Best Actor at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor as well. “It’s exciting to end the festival with such an incredible film,” said Terrell Sandefur, President of the Festival. “To follow it with the Academy Awards is icing on the cake. It will add drama and excitement to be able to see ‘Nebraska’ and then cheer on the film on as the Awards are announced.”
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OP-ED BY BILL KNOWLES
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Thank You Senator Staton As I'm certain you have seen, State Senator and Senate Majority Whip Cecil Staton of the 18th District has chosen not to run for reelection and is retiring at the end of his term this year. I want to take an opportunity to thank him from the bottom of my heart for his service to the community and to the State of Georgia for the past ten years.
Current Senator Staton, District 18 Senate Candidate John F. Kennedy
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e and his wife Catherine have been very dear friends of mine since I have known them and I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for Middle Georgia. Cecil has worked tirelessly over the past decade and was instrumental in passing the Georgia Voter ID law, which he was the sponsor of, and for being one of the main architects of the consolidation bill which will lead Macon-Bibb out of the Dark Ages and finally allow us to catch up with the rest of the state. But I'm certain most of you were already aware of that too. However, you probably don't know the countless hours that Staton works out of the publicity limelight to help his constituents; luckily I do, and for that I also want to thank him on behalf of the 18th District for not only the things that he has gotten credit for, but the things he has done behind the scenes. You will be missed a great deal my dear friend and Middle Georgia and the State of Georgia cannot thank you enough. Now comes the question of who will take his place in Atlanta to serve Middle Georgia and the 18th District? So far, with qualifying speeding near, two men have emerged as candidates: Dr. Spencer Price of Thomaston, who challenged Staton in 2012 in a very bitter and close campaign, and Macon attorney John F. Kennedy, a political newcomer. I have no doubt in my mind that Kennedy should be the one to succeed Senator Staton in Atlanta and will get my vote and my support. I spoke with him a few days ago and was very impressed with his non-assuming manner, kindness and knowledge of issues that are very important for the future of Middle Georgia. Kennedy's main focus if elected will be to grow the economy of Middle Georgia, while also promoting better local education
and protecting our farmer; both of which are vital components for economic growth and for our future. Kennedy has also vowed to do everything he can to protect Robins Air Force Base which is the lifeblood of the Midstate area. Further, Kennedy is completely against Obamacare and is a steadfast Conservative being a defender of human life and a huge supporter of a person's right to bear arms as protected in the 2nd Amendment. I couldn't ask for anything more in a candidate. John graduated from Mercer with a Bachelor’s in Economics and then earning his law degree from Mercer in 1990. In the community, Kennedy is heavily involved in the Boy Scouts serving on its’ Executive Board as well as being on the Board of Directors for the Macon Civic Club. He and his wife and two children attend Ingleside Baptist where they are very active. Professionally, John is a past President of the Macon Bar Association, is a member of the Board of Governors for the Georgia State Bar and is a graduate of Leadership Macon and Leadership Georgia. There is no doubt that not only I and Middle Georgia will miss the leadership Cecil Staton has given us over the past decade of service, but I am confident, and I hope that you will be to, that John Kennedy will pick up where Senator Staton left off and will be a leader that we can be proud of to represent us under the gold dome in Atlanta. There was another John Kennedy who once said, “The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security for all.” Please heed these words and go to Kennedy’s website at http://votejohnfkennedy.com and decide for yourself if he is worthy of your vote. I’m certain that he’ll earn it if you do. 11thHourOnline.com
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When did you get your first facial hair? My first facial hair was during the 22 week of my mother's pregnancy, look it up. How long does it take. 5 to 7 business days. Why beard? I just keep forgetting to shave. Who is your celebrity beard role model? Sean Connery Grooming? Yes, a reciprocating saw. What is your goal in life? Make the world a better place before I leave and have fun while doing it.
William McBryan Age: 26 Occupation: Bartender / College Student
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When did you get your first facial hair? 7th grade How long does it take you to grow a full beard? Three weeks. Why beard? Cause I’m a grown ass man. If you can grow it, you owe it to yourself and everyone that can’t grow a beard to be the best bearded man you can be. Who is your celebrity beard role model? Eric Kling (see picture right) Do you groom? Trim? Manscaping tools? When it gets out of control. Scissors. What is your goal in life? Never shave and continue being awesome. Why do you live in Macon? Love my job and I have amazing friends here.
When did you get your first facial hair? 17, only on my chin. I grew a long goatee down to my chest. How long does it take you to grow a full beard? 3 months with patience for a full healthy coat. Why beard? Why not? A beard highly improves the appearance of a man's face. A beard is to a face like the music is to a poem. Beards are beautiful! Who is your celebrity beard role model? Forrest, Forrest Gump, running across country . Do you groom? Trim? Manscaping tools? Yes I groom, I use a basic comb to get out crumbs from previous meals. And for a dry crunchy beard I use Wild Man beard cream to soften it up for my lady. What is your goal in life? My goal in life is to work hard , have faith , and to provide for my family to the best of my ability. Why do you live in Macon? Macon is my hometown.
Chris Grasso
Sir Justin Whitley
Age: 25 Occupation: American
Age: 25 Occupation: Historian, Philosopher, Wizard
When did you get your first facial hair? I was probably 11 or 12, I was the only kid in 6th grade to have any fur on his lip I can remember that much. How long does it take you to grow a full beard? My 5 o'clock shadow is a full beard, so however long that is. Why beard? I'm not going to answer this so you can really just sit and think about what I was just asked. Who is your celebrity beard role model? Lemmy Kilmister, I don't know that you'd call it a beard but god damn if it aint rock and roll Do you groom? Trim? Manscaping tools? I don't really do much of anything to it but I'll trim it once maybe every 6 months with whatever scissors I can find. What is your goal in life? To get a tramp stamp of Evil Kenevil jumping my ass crack. Why do you live in Macon? My friends. Shout out to all my Ghouls.
Stephen Mason Age: 27 Occupation: Aircraft Mechanic
Eric Kling Age: 33 Occupation: Bartender When did you get your first facial hair? I first noticed my beard coming in strong during the summer between second and third grade. How long does it take you to grow a full beard? I once accidentally grew a full beard when I sneezed really hard. Allergies during Spring can be terrible. Why beard? Why beer? Why bacon?? Why not??? Actually, I do it for the guys that can't. I hear it so often "I'd love to grow a beard but I can't because of my job." What kind of a world do we live in?? Who is your celebrity beard role model? My Army Special Forces buddies that are currently deployed. Do you groom? Trim? Manscaping tools? I use Wild Man Beard Conditioner. What is your goal in life? To continue living a happy life. Why do you live in Macon? A few reasons: El Sombrero, The Hummingbird, Wild Wing Cafe, and Rush MMA. In no particular order. They're all fun places with good people.
When did you get your first facial hair? I grew full Elvis Pressly side burns over night when I was eleven years old. How long does it take you to grow a full beard? To grow some facial hair is one thing, but to be qualified as a full beard a man must at least have a yeard. For those unaware of what a yeard is. A yeard is a full twelve months worth of beard growing. Why beard? Because it is natural, and in today's modern world is what separates the men from the boys who become a slave to the shave within society; plus it is like a trophy for your face. Who is your celebrity beard role model? Charles Darwin, ZZ top, Gandalf Do you groom? Trim? Man scaping tools? The maintenance of a great beard is a Fine Art that takes time to Master, and with great beard comes great responsibilities, such as trimming, grooming, oiling, maintaining, and feeding the beard. Why do you live in Macon? Because I could never turn my back on the city that helped to make me who I am today, even through all of its social and economical struggles. What is your goal in life? To be happy, to travel, and to live forever.
NEW TO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVA L ALL AMERICAN LUMBERJACK SHOW
MARCH 29TH, 3:00 PM Lumberjacks… They opened the land to farms and cities, help build America and became the legends of the forest. They bragged to be the best & the tales of their feats are as tall as a pine tree. The legend lives on in the All American Lumberjack Show… two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events, 10,000 gallons of water and Lumberjack pride is on the line. When the sawdust settles and the show is over, you’re invited to meet the lumberjacks, get an autograph, take pictures and of course “brag a little”. $12 general admission tickets
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RICK HUTTO
Published author, former Macon City Council
Youth Challenge When people ask my wife, Katherine, what she does, she has a hard time responding. Having worked for Chief-of-Staff James Baker in the Reagan White House and as Private Secretary to Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, she then spent quite a few years being a mother and full-time volunteer. Now she is a mentor, but that’s difficult to capsulize in a casual conversation and many people have a glazed look in their eyes and don’t even ask for an explanation when they receive her reply. She first started assisting an elderly woman with serious health and economic issues, and now she effectively takes care of almost every aspect of her life. Then the job ballooned into helping four of her great-grandchildren, all of whom live with her with almost no other family support. Their schools call Katherine as if she were their legal guardian, and her duties range from dealing with DFACS to getting a dress for high school prom. She currently is busy helping one with college applications. One of the girls dropped out of high school several years ago and was clearly drifting into trouble. If you can think of a bad choice, she had made it or soon would. After third and fourth and fifth chances, Katherine finally gave her an ultimatum: enter Youth Challenge Academy and sink or swim. And, if you don’t try your hardest there and succeed, you are on your own. Only those who have been tested to their limit can understand what brought about such a dire ultimatum. Youth Challenge Academy is the Georgia National Guard’s preventive youth-at-risk program for those 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high school without a diploma. Operating both at Fort Gordon in Augusta and at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, YCA targets participants who are unemployed, currently drug-free and non-incarcerated high school dropouts who need or want serious structure and discipline in their life. A judge can’t order you to attend and a parent cannot enroll you against your will. If you fail a single drug test while you are there (and you agree to random tests when you enter), you are out with no right of appeal. In the five and one-half months you are enrolled, you earn both your YCA diploma as well as a GED high school equivalency, all while taking strenuous life skills training aimed at preparing productive citizens equipped for the workplace. Fort Gordon and Fort Stewart each graduate about 425 per year and, since 1993, more than 11,000 at-risk young people have graduated into the work force, higher education, or the military. The overall achievement rate for attaining a diploma is above 70% (remembering that every member of the class is a drop-out), and that rate is almost double the achievement rate outside the YCA system. At completion, more than 55% of graduates enter the work force, 25% seek
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higher education, and almost 20% enter a branch of the military. The young woman Katherine mentors attended YCA at Fort Gordon and graduated as one of their decorated cadets. She now works as a home health aide while enrolled in classes at Central Georgia Technical College. She has a male cousin who is now enrolled in YCA at Fort Gordon. Unfortunately, the young man who agreed to be his sponsor never stepped up to the plate so Katherine is acting as a poor substitute for a father/big brother figure. On the night before “Snowmageddon,” Katherine and I attended a fundraising dinner in Atlanta for Youth Challenge Academy. Not only were Governor and Mrs. Deal in attendance, but former U. S. Senator Sam Nunn, who was responsible for the original funding of the program, turned out as well. Current cadets presented the colors in military fashion and one was assigned to sit at each of our tables. We heard wonderful success stories of doctors and lawyers who graduated from the program, and enjoyed personal remarks from an engineer and a film editor/producer who both credited YCA with turning their life around. You can see a very informative four-minute presentation prepared for the evening at http://youtu.be/OygrhrdIcbg Fundraising is necessary because YCA cadets don’t pay to attend the academy. Other than a small fee for uniforms, their tuition as well as room and board is free. That means funds must come from sponsors and donors to provide almost all the costs. Currently, the annual financial benefit of community service provided by the cadets tops a half-million dollars. The Rand Corporation has quantified that, for every dollar invested in the YCA programs, there is a return of two dollars and sixty cents. You can invest a modest amount to help ensure a brighter future for a struggling young person, or, alternatively, you and I can both pay a great deal more in the future either for incarceration or public support. And, if you have even a small amount of time available to drive over to the Academy two or three times during the coming months, you can be that all-important mentor who just might make the difference between success and failure for someone who is trying to navigate that dark and twisted road to young adulthood. Find out how to do either at http://www.ngycp.org/site/state/gafg/
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Foreigner in Concert Mar 11, 2014 Macon City Auditorium With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world.
Macon Pops:
An Evolution in Pops Music Give Steve Moretti and Matt Catingub a cup of coffee and 5 months and you know what you’ll get? Macon Pops. A new take on Pops music with a contemporary spin, Moretti and Catingub did a cross-over event with the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings in February of 2013 and thought it would be great to bring what they do around the world to their own back yard. “Unlike the standard symphony orchesof a young patron to go out and want to tra format we lean towards a much more check out the Macon Symphony, contemporary direction, adding dancMacon Little Theater, the Robert ing, drinks, and food to the mix, as well McDuffie Center for Strings, Macon as presenting ‘just for Macon’ shows,” Concert Association and all the other said Catingub. “Rather than a concert wonderful opportunities we have in our experience, it's more like a large nightcommunity, then I have done my job. I club.” want to cultivate our future arts supMoretti has been in Macon since porters.” his wife, Amy Moretti, became the Ten Things You Didn’t director of the Robert McDuffie Center Know about Macon Pops: for Strings. Drumming since the age of 4, he has taken his unique musical spin 1. We design, produce and perform our to make something that Macon can be own shows proud to call their own. Grammy award 2. You can wear whatever you want, as winning arranger Matt Catingub joined long as you have clothes on! Moretti in Macon to follow his own nat3. You can eat and drink at our conural evolution in Pops. As the director of certs - we have everything for sale Pops programs in Hawaii, Los Angeles, 4. You can dance on two dance floors and now Macon, his goal has become a 5. You can hoot and holler - we actuallittle different as he has keyed in to what ly encourage it! COUNTRY STAR JODEE MESSINA is really important in Macon: music. 6. We rehearse right before the concert JOINS THE MACON POPS FOR THEIR “[We want] to continue building on the - so, only one rehearsal - that’s it! SEASON FINALE ON SATURDAY, rich musical heritage of Macon, and... 7. If you purchase a balcony seat, you MARCH 1. create some "new" history. [We can] are still encourage to come down to really identify Macon to the whole country as a city on the cut- the floor ting edge of the new direction of Pops.” 8. Balcony seats are $10!. Where else can you go to see someThe entire concept is about growing the community for the thing like what we are doing for 10 bucks!?!? arts. “Our goal is to provide the highest level of artistry in this 9. If you contact Macon Pops on our facebook page or email contemporary approach to symphonic pops music, enriching our from our website, I’m the one who responds. 10. Macon Pops community,” said Moretti. “We want to break down the barriers belongs to Macon! that some people have towards the arts. If I can pique the interest - ANGEL COLLINS
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Chris Bolles Jr. As a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager for Stifel of Macon, Christopher Bolles Jr. is no stranger to spreadsheets. Naturally, when he decided to trade in his 15mpg Surburban for an all-electric Nissan Leaf, he used one to analyze savings and costs. After he put $2000 down and got a $5,000 credit back from the State of Georgia, he figures he comes out $200 a month ahead, just in commuting mileage. You can usually see Chris’ LEAF at the downtown charging station located in front of the courthouse where he can get a full charge in about four hours. Using a standard outlet this would take about 21 hours. A full charge will allow Chris to drive 80 miles AND it embarrasses his kids. Chris considers this a win-win. Chris moved to Macon in 1996 from Nashville, TN., and immediately thought it was a charming, welcoming city. This is a feeling that hasn’t left him, though he is more excited now than he has ever been about the potential of downtown. “There are recently a number of really important improvements being brought to Downtown. I am excited to see it continue and even more proud this is where I work every day. The new generation is really taking this community to the next level. I am excited about our future,” he says. In his spare time, Chris enjoys fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with his kids.
11 things you (may not know) about Chris 1. I am an Army Brat and moved a lot. I had three 4th grades, three 6th grades and three High Schools. 2. I lived in an Eskimo village in Alaska and learned that whale blubber is delicious when mixed with wild berries and sugar! 3. I love to cook, eat and enjoy a meal with close friends and family. Solomon, in the Bible, says this is the only thing that every person on the planet can truly enjoy and I believe him. 4. Gravy is proof God exists and He wants us to be happy (apologies to Martin Luther and beer lovers everywhere). 5. I believe the dinner table and the outdoors are a better way for me to spend time with my 5 little people than sports. 6. Fishing is almost a religious experi-
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ence for me. The complexities of the salt water marsh and its tides and the massiveness of the ocean puts things into perspective for me. 7. I love what I do for a living. It is an honorable thing to help someone no longer worry about their money. It is a privilege and very humbling to be invited into a person’s life in this way. 8. I dabble with the harmonica and the mandolin. I used to play the tuba. 9. I think bluegrass and zydeco (Cajun music) are great forms of American music and I listen to them often. 10. I flew helicopters while in the Army. I was in a Cavalry unit and even had the Stetson. 11. I have predicted the SugarDores (Vanderbilt Commodores) will win the Sugar Bowl every year since 1986.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MARYANN BATES
Robert Lee Coleman
A former JB, Mr Robert can still “Make it Funky” -by Brad Evans Polly’s Mirage was a hole in the wall blues club not many folks knew about right off Highway 80 on the way to Twiggs County, near a place some called Black Bottom. Robert Ward Sr., a legendary Macon bluesman, had recorded an album about the fabled area in 1995, and when I first arrived in Macon, it didn’t take long for me to gravitate towards the sounds that came from it. Wednesday night was blues night at Polly’s and they handed out free fried chicken and $2 Buds to everyone that walked in the door. The first night I went, Robert Lee Coleman was on the stage, wearing an old suit that looked like he might have been buried in at some point. It was blue polyester, three piece, vintage and a little torn and dirty. He was standing there playing with his guitar behind his head, and his fingers as long as snakes and as fast as bullets. His hair was gray and stood out on his head, he had long gray muttonchops to match. My first thought was that he looked like a werewolf that hadn’t finished changing yet. Robert grew up in Macon, around the famous Tindall Heights neighborhood, where he learned to play the guitar by watching his stepfather play country music. He honed his chops by playing with others from the neighborhood like Calvin Arline, Newton Collier, Eddie Kirkland, and Percy Welch. In 1965, Percy Sledge saw Robert play and asked him to join his band, The Sledgehammers. For the next five years, he toured the world playing with Percy, playing all over North and South America, the Caribbean and even Africa.
“In Africa they had us riding through the mountains and across rivers on the tops of jeeps and everything” remembers Robert, “But when we got there, they treated us like we was gods or something. They were trying to tear our clothes off.” In 1970, right after Robert had come off the road with Percy, James Brown came to town and was looking for a guitar player. Coleman became a touring member of the JB’s. His playing from this time is documented on three of Brown’s albums: “Hot Pants,” on which Coleman was solely responsible for the guitar groove on the title track; “Revolution of the Mind,” recorded live at the Apollo Theater in NYC; and the song “Make It Funky” from the Soul Classics LP. Upon leaving Brown, Coleman came back to Macon and continued to play local gigs with different bands from the area, painting houses to help pay the bills. Most recently he has become part of the Music Maker Relief Foundation that specializes in helping struggling blues musicians. They have helped him obtain a passport, move into a new home, and introduced him to Paul Reed Smith, who granted him a brand new custom guitar. They are currently at work on producing a second CD. He also tours with the Music Maker Revue in the United States. Robert will be playing at this years Readers’ Choice Awards on March 20 at the Cox Capitol Theatre. 11thHourOnline.com
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DJ Helms The Hummingbird
Travis Bryan t Wild Wing Cafe
Matt Pippin Wild Wing Cafe
Georgia Flood Band The Hummingbird
THURS 2/27
Heavy Pets /Boots & Katz Roasted Cafe & Lounge
Michael Ray Crazy Bull D ar ren Curtis The Hummingbird DJ Will Weber Roasted Cafe & Lounge War Town Wild Wing Cafe
DJ Fubu Billy’s Clubhouse
FRI 3/7
SAT 3/15
Bootz & Katz The Hummingbird
S u gar Creek 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive
Boot Hill Ban d AP’s Hidden Hideaway
B Keith Williams Locos Deli & Pub
Fresh Heat AP’s Hidden Hideaway
Scott Little Wild Wing Cafe
Boothill Billy’s Clubhouse
Funny T-shirt day! Get a free shot Billy’s Clubhouse
FRI 2/28
Brent Cobb The Crazy Bull
B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive
DJ Will Weber Roasted Cafe & Lounge
Fresh Heat AP’s Hidden Hideaway
SAT 3/8
Nick Sturms The Crazy Bull
Murph & the Murphtones AP’s Hidden Hideaway
The Orange Constan t The Hummingbird
The Orange Constant Billy’s Clubhouse
Lucky Costello Roasted Cafe & Lounge
Outshyne The Crazy Bull
Matt Rogers Wild Wing Cafe
Matt Pippin Band Wild Wing Cafe
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SUN 3/9
Tres Hombres AP’s Hidden Hideaway
John Stanley Jam Session Backporch Lounge 4-7:30pm
The Orange Constan t Billy’s Clubhouse
THURS 3/13
S h ane Bridges The Crazy Bull
Copious Jones Billy’s Clubhouse
Tim Lee 3 The Hummingbird
Haley & Alexis The Hummingbird
Matt Pippin Band Wild Wing Cafe
Josh Carson Wild Wing Cafe
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B Keith Williams Locos Deli & Pub
Fat Tuesday M ardi Gras Party The Hummingbird
FRI 3/14
Fat Tuesday M ardi Gras Party Locos Deli & Pub
B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive L ance Daniel Band AP’s Hidden Hideaway Crescent Moon Dogs Billy’s Clubhouse
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Michael Stacy Crazy Bull Milk Money The Hummingbird Sunset Love Affai r Wild Wing Cafe
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DRINK SPECIALS/ SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAYS Happy hour til 9pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub $1 Wells, D a rty Tourney 7-9pm Billy’s Clubhouse Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $1 Wells all night, The Bird $3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts • $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets • $2 House Vodkas Wild Wing Caf e 25% off all appetizers, Happy Hour 3-6 and 9-Cl Macon Mellow
TUESDAYS Service Industry Night at The Rookery. $1 PBRs, $2 Wells, Half Price Drafts. For all - Half Price draft beers 10pm - 12am
Ladies - 2 for 1 Everything, Gentlemen:Tie-One-On 2 for 1 when wearing a tie! Free pool and d a rts BJs Downtown
THURSDAYS Ladies Night: 25¢ drinks and open Poker Billys Clubhouse College Night - $5 Jager bombs, DJ The Crazy Bull Ladie night featuring 1/2 price bottles of wine - Dovetail $8 Bottomless Mugs at The Hummingbird 2-4-1 Jagerbombs, $3.50 craft beer Mellow Mushroom Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos, $3 margaritas, $6 Mega-ritas, $4 Irish Bombs Wild Wing Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos
FRIDAYS
Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3-8pm
TUES/WED/THUR:All you can eat wings and chicken fingers $9.99, CJ’s Sports Bar
$4 select premium liquor Mellow Mushroom
John Stanley Jam Session Backporch Lounge 4-7:30pm
Build your own martini night at Dovetail
Buy 1/Get 1 wells 8-until, Giveaways! A P ’s Hideaway
3-4-1 Drinks every Tuesday The Hummingbird
Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing
2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8 free! $2 domestic drafts 4p-CL Wild Wing
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MON 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Party Locos Deli & Pub
WED 3/19 Matt Pippin Wild Wing Cafe
THURS 3/20 Treehouse The Hummingbird B Keith Williams Locos Deli & Pub Scott Little Wild Wing Cafe
FRI 3/21 B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Fresh Heat AP’s Hidden Hideaway Travis Denning The Crazy Bull Matt Pippin Billy’s Clubhouse
3-4-1 Wells, Pool League Billy’s Clubhouse
WEDNESDAYS (4pm-Close) $2 domestic Pints, $4 Bombs and $4 Baby Guiness Shots Wild Wing 1/2 price whiskey flights every Wednesday at Dovetail $1 wells, $2 domestics all night for the ladies The Crazy Bull
College students get 15% entire bill! Spirit Day at Locos $10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub $4 select premium liquor Mellow Mushroom Game Day Specials: 2 for 1 bombs and $1 domesic drafts Billy’s Clubhouse $13 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Buckets Wild Wing Cafe
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Half Price draft beers 10pm 12am at The Rookery
$10 beer buckets, 20’s Pub
Ladies Night 7pm-CL: $2 House W i n e, $5 Martinis Macon Mellow
12-3pm:1/2 price Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Mint Julep, Sangria or Mojito Mellow Mushroom
Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos
$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts, $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets $3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing
2-4-1 Drinks every Wednesday The Hummingbird
Service Industry - $2 Wells & Domestics BJ’s Downtown 12:30-5: Bloody Mary Buffet
Come Hear...
BRENT COBB @ CRAZY BULL
DANCE PARTY / DJ
Macon’s newest dance club, Element open Wed-Sat! DJ Legal Deal eve ry Saturday night, CJ’s Sports Bar Live music and live DJ on the 1s and 2s at Midtown Key Club eve ry Thursday - Saturday night! DJ Dance Party eve ry Thursday night, Backporch Lounge
KARAOKE
Tuesdays at 9pm,Wed/Thursdays 8pm, Saturdays 8p, 20’s Pub Every Friday and Sunday 9pm - until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway Monday nights 8pm at Billy’s Wednesday nights from 10pm - 1am at Sticky Fingers Enjoy $2 dom. pints and house shots, $1 jello shots and Happy Hour prices all night! Saturday nights at Roasted Cafe & Lounge with the Captain! Thursdays 8pm, Sundays 8:30pm The Backporch Lounge
BAR BINGO
FRIDAY 2/28 THE ORANGE CONSTANT @ THE HUMMINGBIRD The Orange Constant is the epitome of a new-age, melting pot of sound. Each member draws from different styles and musical experience to create something new and unique. Being influenced by bands like Phish and Widespread Panic, The Orange Constant focuses their energy on live performances. These perf o rmances are always filled with positive energy jams and original songs.
LUCKY COSTELLO @ ROASTED Infused with organic compounds including blues, funk and jazz, then cooked up at drum & bass pace and crystalized down into chunks of glassy trance and crunch dub rocks, LUCKY COSTELLO's product is volatile and extraordinarily dangerous.
FRESH HEAT @ AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY A group of old friends bringing their various styles of music and melding them into evening that's bound to please a broad audience. With 3 vocalists and stellar harmonies, the listener is sure to find enjoyment.
NICK STURMS @ CRAZY BULL
All-Star Trivia every Monday 7-9pm, 20’s Pub
Introducing Nick Sturms - an accomplished country artist at 25 years old, Nick’s maturity and resume in the music business is remarkable. By 16 years old he was playing lead guitar for national touring acts, was writing professionally by 17, and has toured 48 states playing all kinds of venues. Sturms has written songs for many artists including Jared Ashley’s (Blaster Records) current Billboard climbing single “Last Train to Memphis”. Nick’s talent is a rare find and he wins fans with every performance. His show is high energy, his voice soulful, and his music and perf o rmance memorable.
Wednesdays at Roasted Caf e
SATURDAY, 3/1
Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Caf e
SHANE BRIDGES @ CRAZY BULL
Every Tuesday night, come play with friends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub
TRIVIA
Team Trivia Thursdays, CJ’s Sports Bar Trivia every Thursday 7pm (compete for $200 cash!) Sticky Fingers Every Wednesday at 7:30 with Jason Hawk at M argaritas Mercer Village location
COPIOUS JONES @ BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE
DJ WILL WEBER @ ROASTED
Shane Bridges grew up in the small town of Jeffersonville Georgia. His dad gave him his first guitar at 14, which at an early age sparked his love and interest for music. Being constantly exposed to good music from his older brother and sister further invoked his passion to write and play music. At the age of 18 he started perf o rming and writing his own songs which led to his career as a singer songwriter. With a voice as smooth as good whiskey and songs as strong as the proof, Shane influences range from Merle Haggard to Tom Petty. Shane has landed his songs on several hit TV shows such as "The Hills", "The Real World" and many of the major cable networks such as CMT, VH1, Discovery Channel, Bravo, Nat Geo in the US and International.
shows nationwide. Cobb’s 2014 tour will create exclusive HD Radio fan experiences including tickets to the show, meet and greets, private performances, HD Radio product giveaways and copies of Cobb’s self-titled EP.
THURSDAY 3/6
COPIOUS JONES @ BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Consisting of 3 friends
GEORGIA FLOOD BAND @ THE HUMMINGBIRD The Georgia Flood consists extremely talented group of musicians all graduating from the same high school in Henry County, Georgia. All three members have played in various bands throughout their musical careers, but no other project has the sound, style, or explosive musicality of brothers Brooks Mason on lead guitar and lead vocals, Lane Kelly on bass and back-up vocals.
FRIDAY 3/7 BRENT COBB @ CRAZY BULL Cobb, whose songs have been recorded by country stars Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, David Nail, Frankie Ballard, Kellie Pickler, The Eli Young Band, and others, has quickly become known as one of Music Row’s most promising tunesmiths. Signed to Carnival Music Publishing, Cobb is also a successful recording artist. His current single “Diggin Holes” is rapidly climbing the Music Row Chart. Fans flocked to see Cobb in 2013 at more than 140
SATURDAY 3/8 MURPH & THE MURPHTONES @ AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY A Great R&B and Soul Band from Macon GA that plays hits from all the generations you remember having a good time in. You will be up and dancing at this show.
THURSDAY 3/13 from music school who joined creative forces with 3 respected veterans from the local jazz/Latin scene in Atlanta, the band draws from a wide- variety of styles (including, but not limited to: progressive-rock, funk, jazz, Latin, classical, African, blues, folk, jam, electronic) to create an ever-evolving, uniquemusical experience based around inspiring singer/songwriter, Mikhail Petersen.
FRIDAY 3/14 DJ WILL WEBER @ ROASTED CAFE & LOUNGE Will Weber’s sets are a blast of adrenaline, drawing the listener into the ever shifting world he has dubbed "the EDM rainbow." From the spine tingling blitzkrieg of Dubstep to the booty bounce inspiring rhythms of Moombahton… from the dirty grind swag of Trap Music to the blissed out rhythms of the psychedelic underground… Will Weber's sets are always spontaneous and never the same. Having already shared the stage with such prominent acts as Big Gigantic, Mochi Pet and Zoogma, the future is looking bright for this young Producer/DJ.
Mellow Trivia, every Tuesday at 8:30, Mellow Mushroom Trivia with Tyler at Loco’s every Wednesday, 8:30pm! Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.
POKER
Nightly Poker 9p, BJ Billiards Sunday 7p, Billy’s Clubhouse Monday nights at Sticky Fingers! 7pm - No buy in! Cash prizes.
THEBLUEINDIAN.COM Georgia’s Indie Music Hub seanppritchard@gmail.com
Texas Hold ‘Em Tues & Wed 7:30pm, CJ’s Sports Bar Tues,Wed & Thurs 7pm - until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway
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